Issue - decisions

Delegation of authority to agree Wayleave access for telecommunications services

05/04/2022 - Officer delegated authority to agree Telecoms Operators access agreements

Decision

 

That Cabinet:

 

(a)           Agrees a delegated decision route to grant access requests for telecoms infrastructure across, on or under council-owned land for a nominal value (eg £1), where the installation of the infrastructure is to directly benefit Dorset Council, or where the installation is delivered with public subsidy.

 

(b)           Delegates the decision to discount the relevant land charges to the Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Assets and Property in consultation with the Executive Director of Place, and the Corporate Director for Digital and Change.

 

Reason for decision

 

To facilitate removing impediments and bottlenecks and in agreeing access to Dorset Council land and property for broadband delivery and recording a delegated decision.